Each year, one in three elderly aged 65 or older will suffer a fall, but less than half of them will discuss this with their healthcare provider. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among seniors. After a fall, a senior may be disoriented, in severe pain or even unconscious. They may not be able to call for help. It is not unheard of for seniors to remain on the floor for hours after a fall because they were unable to call for aid. If you are concerned about a loved one being able to get help quickly after a fall, a fall detection emergency button may be the solution you need. Read More…
Medical Alert Systems Articles
Interview with Care Innovations Link
Care Innovations Link’s personal emergency response system, which the company often also calls PERS, is the result of a collaboration between two of the world’s most innovative and respected technology companies. This medical alert system offered by Care Innovations is available in one easy plan with affordable pricing and no contracts whatsoever, as pointed out in our review. It’s available for as little as a month and comes with a lifetime price guarantee, while the company itself is known to be highly customer-friendly.
It’s clear that innovating is what this company is all about – personal emergency systems with GPS tracking and fall detection technology are just a few of the novelties we may expect from this provider in the near future. In this interview, the company’s Director of Monitoring Innovations Frank Napoleon Jr. sheds some light on these upcoming medical alert buttons and the company’s mission to make living independently possible for everyone. Read More…
Why It’s Worth Paying for Medical Monitoring Services
After a lifetime of independence it is hard to give it up. And although we would like to keep an eye on those we cherish 24 hours a day, we know that the strain would be too much on both parties. There comes a time in many people’s lives when they realize they are simply not as resilient as they once were; and their bodies do not always react as quickly or behave the way they used to. We are lucky that today we have medical monitoring services for those who wish to carry on living their normal lives without leaving relatives in a perpetual state of anxiety. These professional services come with a monthly cost, but in the event of a life-threatening emergency where every second counts you will be happy you’re paying for it. Read More…
5 Tips to Prevent Falls at Home
Each year, a third of all adults aged 65 and over suffer a fall. A fall can range from superficial bumps and bruises to more serious injuries such as hip fractures and head trauma. Falls are serious for older adults and can cause both fatal and non-fatal injuries. It's a serious problem that needs to be considered if mobility is becoming an issue around the house. Many elderly fear that they could fall and suffer a fracture, and quite often a severe fall leads to continuous medical problems and eventually limiting the senior’s ability to live independently at home. We’ve come up with a list of five tips that help prevent falls by seniors in the home. Read More…
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